Obituaries

Jan 25, 2017

Brian Thomas Krespach, 31, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on January 25, 2017. He was born on March 12,1985. Survived by loving parents, Scott and Mary Krespach; sisters, Stephanie Krespach (Graham Barras) and Katherine (Isaac) Oglesby; nephews, Evan Oglesby, Zakary Oglesby, Mason Oglesby, and Giovanni Barras; grandmothers, Ada P. Reilly, Virginia Scherer, and Carol Krespach; aunts, Kathleen Damisch, Eileen...

Jan 25, 2017

Shaya B. Solyar,

88, of Indianapolis, passed away January 25, 2017. He was the son of the late Benyamin and Leika Solyar. Shaya was a construction manager and proudly managed over two hundred workers in the Soviet Union.

He was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend who loved both sports and politics. Shaya...

Jan 24, 2017

Glendora Jean (Walker) Oemler, Died on January 24, 2017. She was born July 12, 1933, to Ernest and Dorothy Willhide Walker in Hartford City, Indiana. The family moved to Anderson in 1945. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1951 and attended Ball State University. She retired after 30 years from the former Guide Division of General Motors as Quality...

Jan 23, 2017

Gertrude Tauf Lowenstein, 98, died 23 January 2017 in Indianapolis, IN. A life-long resident of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Lowenstein is survived by Cantor Janice L. Roger (daughter) and Brandon Roger, David Alan Lowenstein (son), Eddie Roger and Miles Roger (grandchildren), six nieces, as well as great-nieces and nephews. Mrs. Lowenstein was the widow of Herbert Lowenstein.

Mrs....

Jan 19, 2017

Silas William "Bill" Jessup,

of Camby, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2017 at age 90. He was born April 29, 1926 in Mount Vernon, Ohio to Audrey Anne and William Jenning Bryan Jessup. He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Annabelle and Olga; and wife of 52 years, Joann Zabarsky Jessup.

He is...

Jan 18, 2017

Billie Joe Cox, 65 of Lebanon, passed away January 18, 2017. Billie was born in Cincinnati, OH to Charles and Betty Cox on May 17, 1951. He was a branch manager for Perfection Bakeries until 2000. Billie is survived by his wife, Lois; children, Shannon, Tim and Crystal; and grandchildren, Billie, Alicia, Isaiah, Desiree, Douglas, Reece and Gabrielle. Services will...

Jan 18, 2017

Carl C. Dykema, 91, died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He leaves his wife of 71 years, Muriel Muzzy Dykema; his three children, Carl Frederick (Skip) Dykema, Karen D. Jones, and Peter Drake Dykema. He also leaves seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

Carl was born in 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,...

Jan 17, 2017

Florence B. Leshnover,

age 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, and a former resident of New Jersey, passed away on January 17, 2017. Florence was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 30, 1924 to Kessel and Mary Bonowitz. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Leshnover.

Survivors include her three children, Bennett (Kathryn) Leshnover of...

Jan 16, 2017

Jeff Newman, of Indianapolis, passed away on Monday at age 55. He was born on April 4th, 1961 to Carlotta and Charles Newman.

A web developer by day - and sometimes night, often both - Jeff devoted countless hours to mobilizing and engaging with the LGBTQ+ community in Indianapolis. He co-founded the Indiana Action Network, the first direct action...

Jan 15, 2017

Daniel Ray Hankins, lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at age 58. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia to Daniel R. Hankins Sr. and Patricia (Scott) Hankins, but later moved to Lexington, Kentucky which is considered his hometown. Dan proudly served his country in the Army after high school, traveling Europe and stationing in Germany...

Jan 14, 2017

Morton B. Koor,

Mort passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2017. He was 95. Mort was born and raised on the north side of Indianapolis. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1939. He went on to graduate from Indiana University, but studied at colleges across the country as he served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps...

Jan 13, 2017

Stephanie Ann Patsiner, age 59, dear daughter, niece, sister and friend died January 13, 2017. Stephanie worked hard and played hard. She valued her independence, while at the same time sharing joy with those around her. Stephanie graduated from North Central High School, class of 1976. Stephanie was an expert craftswoman at framing fine art, spending most of her career...

Jan 11, 2017

Stephen R. (Steve) Nentrup died Jan. 11, 2017 In Indianapolis. He was born May 12, 1947 in Columbus, Indiana and grew up in Shelbyville, Indiana. His parents, Anna E. and William E. Nentrup who are deceased, provided him the quintessential life of a child who grew up in the 50's and 60's.

Steve graduated from Shelbyville High...

Jan 5, 2017

Thomas Mantel Richardson,

22 of Indianapolis, passed away January 5, 2017. Thomas was an artist and musician who loved animals, the outdoors and above all, his friends and family.

He is survived by his mother, Emily Mantel; grandparents, Thomas and Flo Mary Mantel and Vicki Johnson; aunts, Wendy (Daniel) Mantel Garbowit and Dawn Maurer; and...

Jan 5, 2017

Milton E. Goldstein,

Of Indianapolis, passed away January 5, 2017. He was born in Indianapolis on January 6, 1926 to Jacob and Ethel Goldstein. Milton was a graduate of Manuel High School and attended Butler University. He served his country in the United States Army. Later, he opened his own company, Budget Floor Covering, which he ran...

Jan 5, 2017

Molly Edith Roth Levin

100 years of age, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully with her family by her side in Hollywood, Fl where she had lived for the past 45 years.

Molly was born on October 21, 1916, Indianapolis, to Samuel and Lena(Hornstein) Bluestein and was a graduate of Shortridge High School.

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Jan 1, 2017

Carl Ambery, 88 years of age, passed away in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 1st, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 11 AM on Thursday January 5th, 2017 at Aaron- Ruben- Nelson Funeral Home, 11411 N. Michigan Road, Zionsville. The burial will be private.

Carl was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 5th, 1928....

Jan 1, 2017

Ronald Keith Maxwell

77 years of age, passed away on January 1, 2017. Ronald was born in Logansport, IN on August 24, 1939 to Miles and Martha Maxwell. He was a graduate of Camden High School. Ronald proudly served his country as a Marine. He worked in construction and was a member of Masons, Shriners, and Scottish...

Dec 31, 2016

On December 31st, 2016, we had to say goodbye to Sylvia Gene Purcell, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and sister. She was born in Roswell, New Mexico to Edith and George Hollifield in 1936. Sylvia celebrated her 80th birthday this past October 15th, 2016.

Sylvia was a pioneer in her very successful work career. She worked her...

Dec 31, 2016

?Carole Caplin Prater of Palm Springs, CA and formerly of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep on New Year's Eve at hospice in Palm Desert, CA of kidney failure. Carole was the daughter of the late Itzy and Mildred Caplin. She was born in Toledo, OH, while Dr. Caplin was serving in World War ll in North Africa...